Project Director - Abu Dhabi, UAE

EAG (Empresarios Agrupados - GHESA)


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Title: Project Director – Electromechanical Installations

Project: Large-scale urban development in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities And Functions

As a Project Director, you will lead a complex electromechanical installation projects in a large-scale urban development, ensuring top-quality execution and delivery.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage the design, implementation, and execution of electromechanical systems within the project.
  • Evaluate the integration and impact of installations on the overall project.
  • Define basic and detailed engineering, prepare technical documentation, and draft comprehensive plans.
  • Collaborate with civil works, architectural, and structural teams to ensure alignment.
  • Conduct mechanical, hydraulic, and low-voltage (BT) and medium-voltage (MT) electrical system designs and calculations.
  • Design and develop communication and control systems.
  • Specify and select systems and equipment.
  • Manage installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning processes.
  • Deliver completed projects to clients and oversee warranty periods.

Project Oversight:

  • Ensure the project adheres to required quality standards, deadlines, and budgets in compliance with contractual agreements, EAG procedures, client requirements, and corporate policies.
  • Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Monitor schedules and milestones to ensure timely project delivery.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Serve as the primary contact for clients and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain close collaboration with all involved parties to gather critical information and resolve issues affecting deadlines, quality, or budgets.

Commercial and Contractual Management:

  • Provide technical support in developing proposals and bids.
  • Define the project’s organizational structure and determine resource needs.
  • Identify and recommend necessary subcontractors.
  • Manage the contract scope, addressing potential modifications or opportunities for additional work while avoiding scope reductions.
  • Keep detailed records to facilitate quick and effective claims or change requests.

Project Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Oversee all technical, quality, planning, and financial aspects to ensure compliance with commitments and deliverables.
  • Regularly track project progress, addressing any deviations promptly.
  • Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all project participants, ensuring seamless execution across design, procurement, and implementation stages.

Required Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (Electrical or Civil), Civil Engineering, or Architecture.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

  • PMP Certification.
  • Experience in the design and construction of mechanical and/or electrical installations.
  • Proven expertise in on-site supervision, testing, and commissioning of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
  • Experience managing large-scale projects in the Middle East is highly valued.

Required Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in similar roles.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in project management and control tools.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Basic knowledge of AutoCAD (Revit is a plus).

Language Skills

  • English: Minimum C1 level.

Work Location

  • Abu Dhabi, UAE. Flexibility to travel is required.

Work Contract

  • Directly with GHESA Dubai, UAE. This project is expected to last 24 months.

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